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M1.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Amer, Catalonia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 10:38:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 10:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Amer, Catalonia (Spain). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 10:38:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Catalonia
City
Amer
County
la Selva
Village
Amer
Source
resif
Coordinates
42.03260, 2.59716
Temperature
32.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (10.2 km)
Regional average: 10.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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